Weekly Update
March 19, 2025
The deadline to take the 5Essentials survey is this Friday!
To take this short survey:
1. Visit 5Essentials Survey Link
2. Type and select “Dupage” as "County." (The county is the location of the school district's main office.)
3. Type your school's name into the "School" field and select your school.
The survey will be open through March 28, 2025.
The Indian Prairie School District Board of Education will, once again, honor individuals and organizations, in recognition of their meaningful and lasting impact on District 204 students, with the 2024-25 Inspire Awards. All nominations are due by this Friday, March 28.
Nomination Criteria:
- The Inspire Award - Nominees must have demonstrated exemplary service to District 204 over a sustained period of time.
- The Ignite Award - Nominees must be students who are leaders and demonstrate exemplary qualities within a District 204 student organization.
- The Impact Award - Nominees must be a staff member who has made a significant difference in the lives of District 204 students.
- The Illuminate Award - Nominees must be a community member/organization which is dedicated to supporting District 204 students and the community.
Nominations are welcome from students, staff, parents, alumni, and community members. Each nomination must include a brief description of the positive impact the individual or organization has made on the Indian Prairie community and will be shared with those you nominate. The selection committee will determine which award is most applicable. To submit a nomination, please complete the nomination form.
The awards will be presented at the Board of Education meeting on May 19, 2025.
NCTV17’s Meet the Candidates interviews and Live Candidate Forums offer unbiased insights into the candidates running for the local School Boards (IPSD 204 & Naperville 203), Naperville City Council, and the Naperville Park District Board. Whether you've already voted or are still deciding, these resources provide valuable information to help you make an informed choice. Additionally, tune in for live election coverage on Tuesday, April 1st, starting at 8 PM on Channel 17 and NCTV17.org to stay updated on the latest election results.
This week, we are highlighting another first place winner in the district's first annual safety contest.
The first-place winner at the elementary level is Aria Ortega. Aria is in first grade at Cowlishaw Elementary. View Aria's Entry Here
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) and District 204 proudly honor Melissa Hurd, an ELA and Social Studies teacher at Still Middle School, with the March A+ Award. You can watch the A+ Award video to see the team’s visit to recognize Mrs. Hurd for “Making a Difference in District 204”.
Mrs. Hurd was nominated for the A+ Award by Still Middle School students: Shriya Patel, Amaia Alcorta, Anusha Madana, and Bhavya Pulluri. In their essays, these students emphasized her kindness, her caring attitude, and her creativity in the classroom.
Shriya nominated Mrs. Hurd for this award citing her willingness to stay after school to help struggling students and her love of literature that makes learning fun. Amaia stated that, “she is polite and respects us students as if we were the most important people in this school.” Anusha stressed Mrs. Hurd’s consistent encouragement for all students to do their best, and Bhavya wrote, “Her dedication, compassion, and unique teaching style make a significant difference in our lives.”
A+ Award sponsor Western Governors University is partnering with IPEF and District 204 to help recognize one staff member each month for making a difference for students. To celebrate these outstanding staff members, Western Governors University is generously donating $1,000 for each month’s winner to use in his or her school.
You can nominate a staff member by visiting A+ Award.
The next regular Board of Education meeting is at 7 PM on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. Meeting agendas and documents will be available online prior to the meeting. Video of the regular meeting can be streamed live or viewed the following day at the District’s YouTube channel.
View the March 24, 2025 Board Salutes here.
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) invites you to come run or walk with Team IPEF 2025! This is our twelfth year as a charity partner with the Endeavor Health Naperville Half Marathon, 10K & 5K race, which takes place on Sunday, October 19. Join our team of community members, parents, teachers, staff, and students to proudly represent and raise funds for your school and the programs of IPEF. Visit our Team IPEF Information and Registration Page for more information.
Thursday, April 10 | Noon and 7 PM
Meghan Leahy
Tap Into Your Intuition to Connect with Your Child and Go Easy on Yourself
Wednesday, April 16 | Noon and 7 PM
Dr. Susan David with Dr. Kristin Neff
Emotional Agility: Skills to Navigate Change and Embrace Self-Compassion
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